Millions of Iranians are expected to descend upon the capital city of Tehran this weekend, as the country's theocratic government prepares for a massive display of devotion. The event, which is set to begin on Saturday, is reminiscent of the 1989 funeral procession for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, a pivotal moment in Iran's modern history. The government is hoping to recreate the same level of emotional fervor and national unity that characterized that event, but the true purpose behind this display remains unclear. As tensions between Iran and the international community continue to simmer, many are left wondering whether this grand spectacle is a carefully orchestrated show of strength or a genuine expression of the Iranian people's faith.
The country's theocracy hopes to see millions flood the streets of the capital beginning Saturday in scenes reminiscent to the burial of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in 1989.
